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SO54 DFV

2004 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,744 mi
Last recorded115,744 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 DFV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 115,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose wing panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

all body panels corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2021 115,742 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose wing panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

all body panels corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2020 113,116 miles

chasis heavily corroded around spring hangers os ns rear

heavy corrosion around body mounts

Fail 11 Feb 2020 113,116 miles

heavy corrosion around body mounts

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

chasis heavily corroded around spring hangers os ns rear

Pass 11 Feb 2019 107,061 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 107,059 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit rear fog light (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2018 102,370 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 102,365 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 97,317 miles

all brake hose ferules corroded

chassis, suspension arms, front and rear crossmembers corrodded

corrosion at inner sills

exhaust rear section corroded

rear tyres worn

Pass 6 Jan 2016 88,481 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 78,749 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 78,749 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 70,454 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

exhaust rear section deteriorated

front tyres worn more on outer edges

Pass 14 Nov 2012 64,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 56,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 56,952 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 50,617 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 50,617 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 44,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 44,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 35,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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SO54 DFV is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2004 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 91,064 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO54 DFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SO54 DFV registered?

SO54 DFV is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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